by Matthew Gregory Lewis (1775 - 1818)
Captain Morgan's March (Rhyfelgyrch Cadpen Morgan)
Language: English
Dost not hear the martial hum? Dost not hear the distant drum? Yes, they come! our warriors come, Glorying in their victory! Honour'd be the soldier's grave! Glory to the fallen brave! Wave, triumphant banners, wave! England has the victory! Soon must many a bosom swell, High with grief, while hearing tell How a sire or husband fell, On the field of victory. Honour'd be, etc. England's pleasure, England's pride, Is through life to aid and guide Those who lov'd the men who died Glorying in her victory. Honour'd be, etc.
Text Authorship:
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by (Franz) Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809), "Captain Morgan's March (Rhyfelgyrch Cadpen Morgan)", JHW. XXXII/4 no. 305, Hob. XXXIb no. 8. [text verified 1 time]
Researcher for this page: Ferdinando Albeggiani
This text was added to the website: 2011-09-19
Line count: 18
Word count: 91